Pargasite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Weloganite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pargasite and Weloganite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Pargasite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.